Prominent flamenco guitarist Tomatito is the winner of the Premio de Cultura 2012 (2012 Cultural Award) given by the Madrid Regional Government in the Music Category.

Tomatito is the artistic name of flamenco guitarist José Fernández Torres, born in Almería (1958). He performs traditional flamenco as well as jazz-infused flamenco. His professional debut took place at age 10 when he appeared as accompanist at the Peña el Taranto de Almería (peñas are traditional flamenco clubs) hosted by José Sorroche.

He played on stage accompanying Paco de Lucía and performed with the legendary cantaor (vocalist) Camarón de la Isla for 18 years. Throughout his career he has shared the stage with Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Neneh Cherry, John McLaughlin, Irakere and Chick Corea.

Tomatito has performed at leading international festivals in Montreux, New York, Basilea, Istambul, Lyon and Almería.